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Vibration Symptoms: Recording Tools and Working Patterns
If you have hand symptoms and have used vibrating tools, the first task is to obtain appropriate clinical advice and describe the work accurately. A tool-use diary can help, but it cannot diagnose hand-arm vibration…
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Psychological Harm After an Accident
Psychological symptoms after an accident deserve appropriate healthcare attention whether or not a compensation claim succeeds. For a civil injury claim, the legal assessment must also establish the relevant duty,…
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Acting for an Injured Adult Who Lacks Capacity
An injured adult who cannot conduct their own civil claim may need a litigation friend, but a relative does not automatically acquire that authority by becoming their carer or being named as next of kin. The starting…
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Work-Related Skin Disease: Substances and Protection
A painful rash, cracked hands or recurring skin inflammation can make ordinary work difficult. When symptoms appear around particular products or tasks, the useful question is not simply whether the job involves…
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Your Former Employer Has Closed
A former employer closing does not automatically end a workplace injury claim. The business may have stopped trading while the legal company still exists, entered an insolvency process, changed its name or been…
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After an Asbestos-Related Diagnosis
An asbestos-related diagnosis can arrive many years after the work or other contact that matters. You may be dealing with treatment decisions while trying to remember employers, buildings and products from decades…
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Accident on an Independently Booked Trip
If you arranged your own flights, accommodation and activities, an injury claim may need to follow the particular contract or provider responsible for the accident. Living in England or Wales does not automatically…
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RIDDOR and Injury Compensation: Different Processes
A RIDDOR report notifies the relevant enforcing authority about a qualifying work-related event. A personal injury claim seeks compensation for harm caused by a legally actionable failure. One does not automatically…
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What a Rehabilitation Case Manager Does
A rehabilitation case manager helps turn a person's assessed needs into a coordinated plan: identifying priorities, arranging suitable services, following up referrals and checking whether the plan works in daily…
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Co-Founder Agreements: Protecting Your New Venture
A new business venture is exciting — but if you're working with partners, a clear co-founder agreement is the foundation that protects everyone involved.
Read insight →Civil Procedure Rules 1998 (CPR): An Overview
The Civil Procedure Rules govern civil litigation in the County and High Courts. Here is a plain-English introduction to what they do and why they matter.
Read insight →A Brief Introduction to Litigation
Litigation is the process of taking legal action to resolve a dispute. Here is what to expect if you are considering it.
Read insight →Negotiation: A Brief Introduction
Negotiation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution and a skill we use every day — often without realising it.
Read insight →Litigation Funding: Tips for Choosing a Funder
Third-party litigation funding can unlock meritorious claims that would otherwise be too expensive to pursue. Here is what to look for in a funder.
Read insight →Tips on Drafting Contracts
A well-drafted contract protects your business and prevents disputes. These practical tips will sharpen your drafting.
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